Model 29 revolver

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The Model 29 revolver is Smith & Wesson’s iconic large-frame, double-action .44 Magnum handgun, famously popularized by the "Dirty Harry" films.

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instanceOf .44 Magnum revolver
revolver
actionType double-action
associatedWithCharacter Harry Callahan
barrelLengthOption 3 inch
4 inch
6.5 inch
8.375 inch
basedOn Smith & Wesson N-frame
caliber .44 Magnum
.44 Special
category firearm
handgun
chambering .44 Remington Magnum
countryOfOrigin United States
culturalImpact iconic symbol of powerful handguns in popular culture
cylinderCapacity 6 rounds
famousFor appearance in Dirty Harry films
finishOption blued
nickel
firingMechanism centerfire
frameSizeDesignation N-frame
frameType large-frame
gripType wooden target stocks
introducedInYear 1955
manufacturer Smith & Wesson
marketingClaim most powerful handgun in the world (period advertising)
material carbon steel
notableFeature pinned barrel in early production
recessed cylinder chambers in early production
operation swing-out cylinder
portrayedBy Clint Eastwood
productionStatus in production (various runs and reissues)
safetyFeature hammer block safety
sightType adjustable rear sight
ramp front sight
successorModel Smith & Wesson Model 629
triggerType exposed hammer
typicalUse collecting
hunting
sport shooting
usedBy civilian shooters
law enforcement officers (limited)
variant Model 29-1
Model 29-2
linked to: Model 29-1

Model 29-3
linked to: Model 29-1

Model 29-4
linked to: Model 29-1

Model 29-5
linked to: Model 29-1

Model 29-6
linked to: Model 29-1

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Smith & Wesson knownFor Model 29 revolver